Open Source India | 7-8 October 2026

Open Source India (OSI) is Asia's leading open-source conference and expo, bringing together developers, technology leaders, startups, enterprises, academia, government representatives, and the open-source community under one roof. Organized by the team behind Open Source For You magazine, the event has been a cornerstone of India's open-source ecosystem since 2004. Over the years, it has evolved into one of the region's most influential platforms for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation in open-source technologies.

The 23rd edition of Open Source India will take place on 7–8 October 2026 at the NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bengaluru. This year's theme, "Where Open-source Communities Drive The AI Era," highlights the growing role of open-source software in shaping artificial intelligence, cloud computing, DevOps, cybersecurity, and next-generation software development. The conference is expected to host 6,500+ delegates, 85+ expert speakers, and more than 50 technical sessions, making it one of the largest gatherings of open-source professionals in Asia.

Open Source India is designed to serve a broad technology audience. Whether you are a software developer, DevOps engineer, cloud architect, AI practitioner, cybersecurity expert, startup founder, IT decision-maker, researcher, educator, or student, the event offers valuable learning and networking opportunities. The conference also welcomes government organisations, community contributors, system administrators, project managers, and enterprises looking to adopt or contribute to open-source technologies.

One of the biggest strengths of OSI is its carefully curated conference programme. The event features multiple technical tracks covering areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, software development, databases, open-source hardware, and community-driven FOSS initiatives. Attendees can participate in keynote sessions delivered by industry experts, technical talks, panel discussions, workshops, and hands-on learning sessions that focus on solving real-world engineering challenges using open-source technologies.

Alongside the conference, the technology expo provides an opportunity for companies, startups, and open-source projects to showcase innovative products, developer tools, cloud platforms, AI solutions, embedded technologies, and enterprise software. Exhibitors can directly engage with thousands of developers, technology buyers, IT infrastructure managers, and decision-makers, creating valuable opportunities for lead generation, partnerships, recruitment, and product demonstrations.

Networking is another major attraction of the event. Open Source India creates an environment where developers can interact directly with maintainers of open-source projects, technology leaders, enterprise architects, and fellow community members. These interactions often lead to collaborations, contributions to open-source projects, career opportunities, and the exchange of practical knowledge that extends well beyond the conference itself.

Participants can choose from different pass categories based on their interests. The event offers free community access along with premium options that include additional conference sessions, workshops, networking opportunities, and lifetime access to selected conference videos, ensuring that professionals at every stage of their careers can benefit from the experience.

As artificial intelligence increasingly builds upon open-source frameworks and collaborative development, Open Source India 2026 provides an ideal platform to explore emerging technologies, learn from industry pioneers, discover innovative tools, and become part of the global open-source movement. Whether your goal is to upgrade your technical skills, evaluate new technologies, contribute to open-source projects, or expand your professional network, Open Source India continues to be one of the most valuable technology conferences for developers and enterprises across Asia.